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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,612

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $22,998 $31,561
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 4,445      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 3,689      
Sunroof 996 996    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 5,645 1,200 8,660 5,435
Options (change) 4,685 996 7,894 4,947
Destination 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $53,885 $77,090 $34,120 $40,135
Total Invoice $49,361 $71,520 $31,612 $37,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,198
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8469hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT5T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,885$77,090$34,120$40,135
Adjustments for Features-2,785-5,3000-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,100$71,790$34,120$36,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,690$0$2,715
Total Invoice$49,361$71,520$31,612$37,228
Adjustments for Features-2,551-4,9170-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,810$66,603$31,612$34,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,793$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,725$9,240$3,940$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$5,300$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,551-4,9170-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelSTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in101.5 in
Length196.3 in168.7 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.854.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested149047%
Total Not Requested170053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested183089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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